Assembly Speaker Says He Expects Budget Resolution Within Days

Huebsch Made Comments To WisconsinEye

UPDATED: 8:23 am CDT March 28, 2008

MADISON, Wis. -- The Republican speaker of the state Assembly said he expects a solution to the state's $527 million budget shortfall within days.

Speaker Mike Huebsch, R-West Salem, said Thursday in an interview with the WisconsinEye cable network that talks so far have been very productive and substantive.

Huebsch has been meeting with Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker and representatives from Gov. Jim Doyle's office to reach an agreement.

Both the Senate and Assembly have passed budget plans that differ from Doyle's proposal.

Huebsch said everyone recognizes that the problem needs to be solved soon. He said he will call the Assembly into session once there is a deal.

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